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TROUBLESHOOTING
Steam is exhausted
through the oven
vent.
Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam.
• This is normal.
Appliance does not
operate.
Cord is not plugged in correctly.
• Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
Service wiring is not complete.
• Contact your electrician for assistance.
Power outage.
• Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
Control not set properly.
• Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
Meat too close to the element.
• Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element.
Preheat broil element for searing.
Meat not properly prepared.
• Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling.
Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining.
• Always place the grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip
into the pan.
Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive
smoking.
• Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently.
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
• See the "Adjusting the Oven Thermostat" section in the Operation chapter.
Food does not broil
properly
Oven controls improperly set.
• Make sure you select the
Broil
mode properly.
Improper rack position being used.
• See the Broiling Guide.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
• Use broiling pan and grid.
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
In some areas the power voltage may be low.
• Preheat the broil element for 5-7 minutes. See the Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
• See the "Adjusting the Oven Thermostat" section in the Operation chapter.
Problem
Possible Cause & Solution